Soccer Referees

 

Besides the uniform, players in soccer must wear shin guards and a jersey. A foul will earn a player a yellow card or a red card, the former being the least severe punishment. Two yellow cards are equal to one red card, and players who are dismissed cannot be replaced. The referee is the supreme authority in the soccer game, and any player who questions the decision of the ref will be penalized. Assistant referees are responsible for signaling players' actions with flags.

Soccer is played by teams of eleven players, known as "football" in most countries outside the United States. It is one of the most popular team sports, with an estimated 250 million players playing in over 200 countries. The first versions of soccer were played around 3,000 years ago, and it has grown to be one of the most popular sports in the world. The game is played by college students, amateur football clubs, and weekend warriors alike. In the United States, 축구 is known as the beautiful game.

Referees are responsible for ensuring that the game runs smoothly and without any major incidents. Referees call fouls and award free kicks. When fouls occur inside the penalty area, the attacking team will receive a penalty kick. If the team fails to score within the penalty area, it will be awarded a free kick. If the attacking team fails to score, the referee will give the winning team the right to the free kick.

The goalkeeper's hands are limited in their movement in the penalty area. During the penalty kick phase, the ball is placed in the penalty area, a box twelve yards away from the center of the goal. The ball is then kicked toward the goal, and the opposing goalkeeper tries to stop the ball from going into the goal. In the event that it does, the game will continue. This is a crucial moment in the game, and referees should be on their toes at all times.

In general, the game lasts 90 minutes, plus stoppage time. Each half has 45 minutes of play, with 15 minutes of halftime. Extra time is permitted only in certain situations, such as when a serious injury is sustained by a player. If the game goes over that time, the referee will impose a yellow card. The referee has the final say on whether to end the match. During this time, a penalty kick may be given to a team that scores.

The field size for soccer is 100 to 120 yards long and 50 yards wide. The two goals are located in the center of the field, and there are markings at the corners and penalty area. A halfway line separates the field into two halves. Each half contains two penalty areas, and the goalkeeper's penalty box is six yards wide and 18 yards long. Whether the field is artificial grass or natural grass, the field size and markings are important.